College of DuPage Fashion Studies – Glen Ellyn, IL

Merchandise Manager Opportunity

GO ILLINI!

Buying opportunity here in Central Illinois. Gameday Spirit, located in Champaign, is the Official Fanstore of the Fighting Illini. Currently we have two retail stores, an ecommerce site and are contracted through the university to sell at all of their athletic events. We recently were notified that our current buyer is moving with her husband to Colorado, leaving an opening in buyer position.

Job Title: Merchandise Manager Projected Start Date: January 2017

Duties & Expectations

Merchandise Buyer (Goal – sell the most stuff at the highest possible profit):

Use real data to assist in buying decisions:

Track consumer trends to determine which products are the best fit

Evaluate prior sales to project future needs

Track inventory turns to determine restocking needs

Interact with vendors to place orders:

Research potential vendors and negotiate purchases with the best vendors

Place orders and ensure inventory is properly distributed within the company

Work with production and design teams to create a production plan and calendar for merchandise produced in-house

Attend tradeshows and conferences to stay abreast of industry standards